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Almost Wordless Wednesday Foggy Morning at Lake Raymond Gary

Forggy Morning With the Sun Rising over Lake Raymond Gary

This is one of the most peaceful places on earth.  The lake is spring fed so water is ALWAYS flowing over this wide spillway at the south end of the lake.  This morning, the sound of water flowing.... the sun rising... lighting everything up ... and the fog was beautiful!

Life in Southeast Oklahoma is GREAT! If you're looking for a home or land in my part of the country, give me a call: Judi Barrett, broker, Integrity Real Estate Services,                580-212-5946        . Or visit one of our websites:

 

Integrity Realty

Integrity Real Estate

Lake Raymond Gary Homes

Fort Towson Homes

Valliant Homes

 

 

Integrity Real Estate Services
Our Name Says It All.
Real Estate Services You Can Trust.
               580-212-5946        

 

© Copyright 2009 Judi Barrett, Integrity Real Estate Services

Beautiful restful choice private setting in the woods.. Red Cedar home 3250 sq ft 20 acres for sale near Hugo Lake Choctaw County Oklahoma!!

Don't miss the slide show, virtual tour, and videos below!!!

Beautiful choice private setting in the woods. Red Cedar 2 story Home of 3250 sq ft with fantastic trees includes just about anything that you could think of to make life pleasant.

Your three (3) bedroom, two and a half (2 1/2) bath custom built home includes a "Rocking Chair" Porch on three sides of the home and a generously sized back deck just outside the bay-windowed breakfast nook. It's a "picture book" setting as you drive in to the home on the 800 ft long concrete driveway. Oversized double garage of 841 sq ft has windows on 2 sides and nicely finished. Includes automatic door openers.

The master bedroom suite is downstairs, has a huge walk-in closet and luxurious master bath with custom tile work, raised garden tub set into a bay window, and separate shower. Lots of cabintry and double vanities. The gracious living room includes a Ceramic Catalytic Converter Wood Burning Fireplace! Formal Dining Room is large with windows that bring in the view.

This kitchen has a place for everything! Ceramic Tile counter tops and floors make for easy cleaning. Large island with sink, convenient to the break fast nook and the rest of the kitchen has lots of storage and nice decorative shelving. Smooth top cooking, dishwasher. Beautiful wood finish work throughout the home in cabinets, window facings, etc.

Two bedrooms upstairs and bath. Upstairs Bedrooms are mirror images of each other and each includes 3 closets. Foyer at the foot of the stairs open to both floors with beautiful light fixture. The laundry room includes a built in gun safe.

BONUS ROOM of approx 500 sq ft currently being used as a media room has built in "surround sound". Could be used as a 4th bedroom, an office, game room, den, family room, or as it is..a media room. The landscaping inclues photinia, sasssafras, boxwood hedges, fruitless plum, bradford pears, hickory, plus many others. The back 10 acres has a walking trail or a private 4 wheeler trail. Only 4 mi Hugo Lake, 2 mi n of Fort Towson

 

These Guys Are Headed For Their Summer Home!

Geese headed north

I walked out the door and flying over the front yard were these guys, beautiful geese headed for their summer home.  They know where they are going.  It's always a sure sign of summer on the way.

I love to see the geese fly overhead as the season changes.  They were squawking and making the loudest noises! They seem to be excited that they are going to be enjoyed waterfront property all summer. I bet they'll be there for the 4th of July!

Geese Lake Raymond Gary

In fact, they've got relatives that live on the water at Lake Raymond Gary.  They may be headed there for a visit.

YOU could be too.  Call me for waterfront property at Lake Raymond Gary in Southeast Oklahoma.  You could be there for the 4th of July too!

Hope you have a great summer ahead of you!

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Life in Southeast Oklahoma is GREAT! If you're looking for a home or land in my part of the country, give me a call: Judi Barrett, broker, Integrity Real Estate Services, 580-212-5946. Or visit one of our websites:

 

Integrity Realty

Integrity Real Estate

Lake Raymond Gary Homes

Fort Towson Homes

Valliant Homes

 

 

Integrity Real Estate Services
Our Name Says It All.
Real Estate Services You Can Trust.
580-212-5946

 

© Copyright 2009 Judi Barrett, Integrity Real Estate Services

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Questions Answered – Question #1 in Series “What about the tax rates in Oklahoma”

Many of my phone calls are from folks that live in a state other than Oklahoma.  They are either moving here due to jobs, family, etc, or they are considering moving here as a retirement location.  

 

Tax concerns are sometimes different for the two scenarios but not always. 

 

My objective is to bring together some information here in this post for you who are moving to Oklahoma, in particular, Southeast Oklahoma.

 

 

For income tax information, the state of Oklahoma has a simple page with easy to understand charts. Just follow the link.

 

 

Sales taxes are a little different… Some of it is based on the city’s rate, some of it on the  county’s rate, and some n the state of Oklahoma’s rate.   There doesn’t seem to be a chart anywhere that states the total that you would pay for different locations.  Let me just say that most of them are between 9 and 10 percent total in the towns in our area. Oklahoma charges sales tax on food, but Texas that is about 20 miles south of us does not.  

 

 

 

Ad valorem taxes are a little more complicated.  The tax amount takes into consideration 4 things: (1) The market value of the property,  (2) The assessment rate in Oklahoma, (3) The exemptions that are allowed and that you file for, and (4) The millage rate for your location.

 

Most of the time, in our area, when you purchase a property, it is re-assessed for ad valorem taxes (property taxes).   The deed that is filed at the county courthouse has documentary stamps put on it when it is filed, based upon the sales amount.  That is the amount that is often used as the “market value”.

 

In Choctaw County and McCurtain County, at this time, the assessment rate is 11%.  So multiply the sales amount by 11% to get your assessed value. 

 

Now you substract any exemptions that you qualify for and have been approved for, by your county.  Those can include homestead exemption, additional homestead exemption based upon income, disabled veteran exemption, and you may qualify for the senior citizen valuation freeze. Ask the tax assessor about qualifications for these and forms.  Their numbers are below.

 

After deducting your exemptions, you multiply the amount remaining by the millage rate for your location.  That varies with school districts. The best way is to call your tax assessor and ask for that rate…. But even better is to just ask them how much your taxes would be for property that sold at the amount you are considering paying for your purchase… saves you the trouble of going through all of these calculations. The McCurtain County Tax Assessor’s phone number is 580-286-5272.  The Choctaw County Tax Assessor’s phone number is 580-326-2358.

 

Oklahoma has an excellent pamphlet on ad valorem taxes, if you’ll email me, I’ll be happy to email you a copy of it.

 

So there you have it.   Remember that paying taxes is one of the two things you can’t avoid in life, but the tax rates in Oklahoma seem to be lower than many states.If I can help you with more information, please call me.

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Other helpful posts on moving to Oklahoma:

 

McCurtain and Choctaw Counties Relocation Package

Relocating to McCurtain or Choctaw County? Education Opportunities

Relocating to McCurtain County? Idabel, Oklahoma offers options for 4 year degree programs.

Finding the Right Mortgage Comes Before Finding the Right House- - Relocating to my area? Ask me about lenders. Scan the list!

Relocating to McCurtain County, Oklahoma - Information on McCurtain Memorial Hospital

Relocating to Choctaw County? You must visit Raymond Gary State Park

Planning a Move to Fort Towson, Oklahoma or Lake Raymond Gary? Play Golf? Golfing Choices Around Fort Towson and Lake Raymond Gary

Eating Out in Fort Towson, Oklahoma – a real surprise, but a pleasant one.

Relocating to Lake Raymond Gary? Or Fort Towson, Oklahoma? Have School Aged Children? School Information Just For You!

Building Restrictions for Additions Around Lake Raymond Gary

For History Buffs Relocating to Fort Towson,OK.

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Life in Southeast Oklahoma is GREAT!  If you're looking for a home or land in my part of the country, give me a call:  Judi Barrett, broker, Integrity Real Estate Services, 580-212-5946.  Or visit one of our websites:

 

Integrity Realty

Integrity Real Estate

Lake Raymond Gary Homes

Fort Towson Homes

Valliant Homes

 

 

Integrity Real Estate Services
Our Name Says It All.
Real Estate Services You Can Trust.
580-212-5946

 

© Copyright 2009 Judi Barrett, Integrity Real Estate Services

 

 

 

Hide and Seek Anyone?

hide and seek

 

We had to take a tree out recently at property at Lake Raymond Gary. Until it gets cut up into fire wood it has provided a great place for the squirrels to play.  Everyone knows that squirrels abound here like they do in so many places across the nation.  They have become used to people being around all of the time and not really scared.  This little one seemed to be playing "Hide and Seek" with me when I wanted to take his picture.

 

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The "Life in Southeast Oklahoma Blog", bringing SE Ok to you...real estate and more.

 

Life in Southeast Oklahoma is GREAT!  If you're looking for a home or land in my part of the country, give me a call:  Judi Barrett, broker, Integrity Real Estate Services,                               580-212-5946                .  Or visit one of our websites:

Integrity Realty

Integrity Real Estate

Lake Raymond Gary Homes

Fort Towson Homes

Valliant Homes

 

 

Integrity Real Estate Services
Our Name Says It All.
Real Estate Services You Can Trust.
                              580-212-5946             

 

© Copyright 2009 Judi Barrett, Integrity Real Estate Services- All rights reserved.

 

Water front 4 bed 3 bath home for sale on Lake Raymond Gary. 1.79 acres

One of the most beautiful yards around the lake.  Gorgeous Flowers and Shrubery. So much work and thought has gone into the plantings in the yard of this home. This is 1.79 acres that is waterfront Raymond Gary Lake. You will not find a better fishing lake where you can own the shoreline. Plenty of room for your dock on the water.

If you like a serene peaceful setting and want to catch fish off your own back yard, you gotta' see it.

2150 sq ft of effective living space PLUS 10 x 12 basement/cellar under the home. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths (2 full bath and a 3/4 bath that has a full size shower). Garage has been converted into a dining room but could easily be converted back. Brick wood-burning fireplace in the living room. External door from the Master Bedroom opening into the back yard with it's great lake view. 220 sq ft Family Room/Garden Room. basement/cellar "safe room" with shelves for storing those canned goods. Ktichen appliances are included. Some of them are recent additions and still under warranty. Central heat (2005) is propane, central air conditioning plus a window unit .

Property includes a separate hobby house or guest house with front porch , there's extra storage buildings, and storage sheds for lawn mowers, etc. Detached parking

Chain link fencing around the front yard with private drive-in entry gates, and a pleasant slope to the shoreline.

Call Judi Barrett at 580-212-5946 to view this exclusive listing.

Enjoy the slide show and videos.

 

 

 

 

 

Waterfront on Lake Raymond Gary - Beautiful Home PLUS Guest Cottage on 1 acre. Own the Shoreline.

This delightful 3 bedroom 2 bath has the serenity of white pine on the interior walls and on the vaulted ceiling in the living room. So many have chosen the white pine for interiors on cabins and get-aways. This waterfront home is an excellent example of that.


The flooring is a real wood parquet glued down flooring in the living room,kitchen, laundry and bathrooms. The bedrooms have Berber carpet. Luxurious Master bath has a jetted garden tub. Option of all kitchen appliances being included with home.

Well designed home with many exterior living spaces including large back porch and extensive decks PLUS a private boat dock.

PLUS GUEST COTTAGE

 

- The guest cottage is 768 sq ft, 1 bedroom (could be used as a 2 bedroom) 1 bath with laundry facilities in the bathroom, window air conditioning/ attic fan. Propane range and heater. Very nice. Currently rented.

Call Judi Barrett, 580-212-5946, for to schedule a private viewing of this exclusive waterfront home on Lake Raymond Gary. Or email me at judi@integrity-realestate.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Sale: Waterfront 4 bedroom 3 bath home on 1.79 acres. Lake Raymond Gary Southeast Oklahoma. Watch the videos of the shoreline.

waterfront home for sale lake raymond gary

The video below is of the shoreline. The boat dock on the left is the one that is on this property. Beautiful big trees. House at the top of the slope.



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The video below is focused on this shore. You can see the house through the trees.



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Taken from the lake out in front of the shoreline of this waterfront home for sale



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To view this Waterfront Home situated on the shore of Lake Raymond Gary, give me a call, Judi Barrett, broker, Integrity Real Estate Services 580-212-5946. Southeast Oklahoma Watefront

Upside Down Days? One of these photos is upside down. Can you tell which one?

Life can be pretty complicated and confusing at times.  Sometimes we just don't know which way is up! 

Lake Raymond Gary

 

The light was perfect a couple of weeks ago and so was the water on Lake Raymond Gary in Southeast Oklahoma.  Talk about a lake being like a mirror.

Hope you're not having one of those upside-down days.

Till next time,

Judi

UPDATE:  For the blog that was waiting on someone to find the fishing pole.

 

Exquisite Waterfront Property 4 bed 3 bath home 1.79 acres Raymond Gary Lake Oklahoma

Judi Barrett | Integrity Real Estate Services | 580-212-5946
Lake Raymond Gary, Fort Towson, OK
4BR/3BA Single Family House
offered at $199,500
Year Built 1985
Sq Footage 2,150
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial
Floors 1
Parking Unspecified
Lot Size 1.79 acres
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION


You must see this home in the Spring. Gorgeous Flowers and Shrubery. So much work and thought has gone into the plantings in the yard of this home. This is 1.79 acres that is waterfront Raymond Gary Lake. You will not find a better fishing lake where you can own the shoreline. Plenty of room for your dock on the water.

If you like a serene peaceful setting and want to catch fish off your own back yard, you gotta' see it.

2150 sq ft of effective living space PLUS 10 x 12 basement/cellar under the home. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths (2 full bath and a 3/4 bath that has a full size shower). Garage has been converted into a dining room but could easily be converted back. Brick wood-burning fireplace in the living room. External door from the Master Bedroom opening into the back yard with it's great lake view. 220 sq ft Family Room/Garden Room. basement/cellar "safe room" with shelves for storing those canned goods. Ktichen appliances are included. Some of them are recent additions and still under warranty. Central heat (2005) is propane, central air conditioning plus a window unit .

Property includes a separate hobby house or guest house with front porch , there's extra storage buildings, and storage sheds for lawn mowers, etc.

Chain link fencing around the front yard with private drive-in entry gates, and a pleasant slope to the shoreline.

Call Judi Barrett at 580-212-5946 to view this exclusive listing.


see additional photos below
PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C Central heat Fireplace
Walk-in closet Living room Bonus/Rec room
Dining room Breakfast nook Dishwasher
Refrigerator Stove/Oven Microwave
Stainless steel appliances Basement Laundry area - inside
Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Lake Playground


ADDITIONAL PHOTOS


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Contact info:
Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services
580-212-5946
For sale by agent/broker

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